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Remembering Brian Pilkington, and Burnley’s 1959/60 title win

Posted on May 3, 2020 by writewyattuk

This weekend 60 years ago, Burnley were crowned league champions after a last-day victory at Manchester City, just the excuse needed to finally post about former Clarets star and England international Brian Pilkington, a near-neighbour and old friend who died … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Football | Tagged Barrow, Brian Pilkington, Burnley, Bury, Chorley FC, dementia, Eamonn Andrews, Football, Hamburg, Harry Gregg, Jimmy Robson, lancashire, Leyland, Leyland Motors, Manchester City, Manchester United, Matt Busby, National Service, Northern Ireland, Preston North End, RAF, Sporting Memories, Tom Finney, Trevor Meredith | Leave a comment

Kenny’s death put bitter rivalries into context

Posted on November 20, 2012 by writewyattuk

WE ALL know the sad tale about the world-beating football team making their way back home after a European Cup match against Red Star Belgrade in early February, 1958, refuelling in Southern Germany before heavy snow and engine problems combined … Continue reading →

Posted in Football, sport | Tagged Bobby Charlton, Busby Babes, Duncan Edwards, Jimmy Murphy, Kenny Morgans, Manchester United, Matt Busby, Newport County, Swansea City, Swansea Town | Leave a comment

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Remembering Brian Pilkington, and Burnley’s 1959/60 title win

Kenny’s death put bitter rivalries into context

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